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US S3125

US S3125
PROTECT Act of 2025 Providing Real Oversight and Transparency to Effectively Counter Threats Act of 2025


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Introduced
11/06/2025
In Committee
11/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to require the Director of the United States Secret Service to be appointed with the advice and consent of the Senate.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new requirement for the Director of the United States Secret Service (USSS) to be appointed with the advice and consent of the Senate, which means the Senate must review and approve the presidential nominee for this position. Specifically, the bill mandates that the USSS Director will be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, serving a single 10-year term. This change aims to increase oversight and accountability for the leadership of the Secret Service, which is a federal law enforcement agency primarily responsible for protecting the President, Vice President, and other high-ranking government officials, as well as investigating certain financial crimes. The new requirements will take effect when the President first appoints a new Director after the bill's enactment. By limiting the Director to one 10-year term, the bill seeks to prevent extended tenure and ensure regular leadership transitions in this critical federal agency.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 11/06/2025)

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